Premier's electorate to get shark tower

The State Government has announced funding for a new shark observation tower at Cottesloe Beach.

It was good timing for the announcement, which came on a day when up to five Perth beaches were closed after a number of tiger shark sightings.

The $300,000 structure is part of the government's shark mitigation strategy, first announced in September, which includes a new shark response unit and increased aerial patrols.

The lookout will be manned by members of the Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club.

The Premier Colin Barnett is also the Member for Cottesloe and brushed off suggestions the announcement favoured his electorate.

"Yes it is my electorate and as the Member for Cottesloe I'm delighted the government is going to help the club build a much needed patrol tower and I think beach users at Cottesloe will appreciate that," he said.

"Most of the other surf clubs do have adequate facilities at this stage, Cottesloe doesn't."